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SBS staff to vote on new pay deal as unions push for career progression and improved rostering

A new pay classification system and rostering have emerged as two key issues for unionised staff at the SBS.

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The ABC has paid consulting firms nearly $950,000 so far this financial year

However, the broadcaster says it’s on track to spend less than the average $1.7 million it hands over to consulting firms each financial year.

Crikey

News Corp to slash up to 40 editorial jobs in Australia after weak earnings

The cuts come as part of a move to slash costs globally, after the organisation suffered a 30% hit to earnings earlier this month.

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Stan Grant slams ABC management for ‘insulting’, ‘entire white’ NSW election coverage

In a letter to management, Grant said he was ‘fed up’ with being reassured that the ABC was on a ‘journey’ toward equity when ‘the dial has barely moved’ in 40 years.

Crikey

Striking ABC workers proclaim solidarity forever

ABC staff around Australia have walked off the job for the first time in 17 years to protest an ongoing pay dispute with the national broadcaster's management.

AAP

ABC strike results in broadcast outages after angry staff walk off the job

Strike action across the ABC resulted in disruptions to programs on Wednesday morning for the first time in more than a decade.

Crikey

ABC staff to strike for 40 minutes next Tuesday, in hope for better pay deal

The national broadcaster’s media union workforce have voted in support of a walkout next Tuesday from 2pm.

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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says journalist protection overhaul long overdue

Overhauling protections for journalists to improve press freedom is long overdue, according to the attorney-general.

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Journalist protection overhaul long overdue: attorney

Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says journalists should not be prosecuted for doing their jobs, amid reforms to press freedom and national secrecy laws.

AAP

Laura Tingle a step closer to ABC board with staff union’s surprise endorsement

The Community and Public Sector Union held a merit-based selection process and chose the political editor of 7.30

The Guardian - AU

AFR takes up the cause of ‘unfairly maligned billionaire’ Gina Rinehart

Mining magnate praised for her ‘life-changing generosity’ in a series of flattering portraits. Plus: ABC’s board tussle

The Guardian - AU

From COVID-19 To Canned Tours, Where Is The Federal Govt Support For The Aus Music Industry?

Pls don't stop the music.

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Surprise batch of new TV and films as local entertainment industry gets major funding boost

Screen Australia has announced four feature films, three television dramas and two children’s projects that will share in $12 million of production funding

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Sydney Morning Herald caught in the Crikey crossfire as letter to Lachlan Murdoch knocked back

The SMH and Age refused to accept Crikey’s ad citing competition for subscriptions. Plus: Bolt gets behind Avi Yemini

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Laura Tingle laments ‘stupid and depressing’ election campaign as Morrison dodges ABC debate

7.30 political correspondent labels grilling of Anthony Albanese over costings ‘embarrassing’ for journalists. Plus: Kennedy awards take a bizarre turn

Crikey

Journalism is going to have to save itself — because the way it’s going, frankly it’s done for

Dear media colleagues, please stop fiddling while democracy burns. Otherwise, our profession is doomed — and will deserve to be.

Crikey

Tax office move to ‘license’ journalists risks extending government control over corporate information

The proposal, which would introduce a tiered system of access to corporate data, has put the ATO in conflict with the MEAA, the journalists union.

ABC News

Australia lags behind New Zealand, Taiwan and Timor-Leste on World Press Freedom Index

Reporters Without Borders describes press freedom in Australia as "fragile", citing a high concentration of media ownership and growing political threats.

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